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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.84, 23,967.81 and 4,882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.84, 23,967.81 and 4,882.08 is: 7,324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.84 : 23,967.81 = 4,882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.84/23,967.81 = 4,882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.84x = 23,967.81 × 4,882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.84x = 117,012,765.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,012,765.84/15,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.36

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